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Mommie Dearest is a 1981 American biographical psychological drama film directed by Frank Perry and starring Faye Dunaway, Steve Forrest, Mara Hobel, and Diana Scarwid, with supporting performances from Xander Berkeley in his feature film debut along with Rutanya Alda and Jocelyn Brando.
A film based on the book by Joan Crawford's adopted daughter Christina, depicting the abusive and traumatic upbringing she endured at the hands of her famous mother. The film shows Joan's obsessive perfectionism, alcoholism, and cruelty, as well as Christina's rebellion and struggle to survive.
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Baby Christina tries to do the right thing, tries to be a good girl, tries to please Mommie, but Mommie is a manic-depressive who alternates between brief triumphs and long savage tirades, infecting her daughter with resentment and guilt.
Mommie Dearest. HD. No wire hangers ever! Faye Dunaway dominates in this cult classic about the relationship between Joan Crawford and her adopted daughter. 5,981 IMDb 6.6 2 h 6 min 2019. X-Ray PG. Drama · Emotional · Malicious · Outrageous. Available to rent or buy. Rent movie. HD $3.99 $3.59. Buy. HD $14.99. More purchase. options.
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Jul 30, 2016 · Mommie Dearest (1981) Trailer. Based on Christina Crawford's scandalous tell-all memoir, Mommie Dearest paints a portrait of a Joan Crawford the public never knew.
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Overview. Renowned actress Joan Crawford, at the height of her career, adopts two orphans — Christina and Christopher — to fill the lonely gap in her personal life. However, as her professional and romantic relationships sour, Joan's already callous and abusive behavior towards Christina intensifies. Frank Perry. Director, Screenplay.
